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Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020

CANCELED: Sewing Lessons

Apr 15, 2020

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $40, Public $50

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Whether you are a beginner needing to learn how to operate a sewing machine, or someone who needs help finishing a project in progress, this is for you. Choose one of the dates below to work one-on-one with Judy and learn the skills you need to keep going on your own. Bring in your machine or borrow one of ours and begin making beautiful things, one stitch at a time.

Thursday, 16 Apr 2020

CANCELED: Caterpillar Club

Apr 16, 2020

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.

CANCELED: Plant Walk: Spring Bulbs and Ephemerals

Apr 16, 2020

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Reiman Gardens

$

Reiman Gardens

What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.

Postponed - USDA Proposal Development

Apr 16, 2020

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Gold Room, MU

free

Research Training, development

In this session you will learn about USDA and USDA NIFA-specific requirements, including indirect cost limitations, cost-share requirements, and other agency-specific forms. You'll walk away with some tips and tricks for dealing with common proposal development issues, and you'll have some useful resources to help you through the proposal development process. Come prepared with your pre-award and proposal development questions!

CANCELED: Kado/The Way of Flowers: Sogetsu Ikebana Demonstration

Apr 16, 2020

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Watch designer, exhibition co-curator alumna, Marcia Borel create a Sogetsu arrangement as she describes the principles and practice of ikebana.

CANCELED Kado/The Way of Flowers: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception

Apr 16, 2020

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Enter the Brunnier Art Museum to find the "Contemplate Japan" exhibition complete with Sogetsu arrangements from ikebana practitioners from across the country.

Cancelled - Song Literature

Apr 16, 2020

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

ISU vocal students sing songs learned in Song Literature class.

Friday, 17 Apr 2020

CANCELED: Paint Your Own Pottery: Signs of Spring

Apr 17, 2020

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5, plus the cost of the bisque selected

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Celebrates spring with adorable bunnies, chicks, and birds to bloom bowls and fun planters.

CANCELED: Kado/The Way of Flowers: Midnight at the Museum

Apr 17, 2020

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Experience the museum after dark and take part in a series of activities and demonstrations all about Japan.

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020

CANCELED: Iowa Butterfly Survey Network Training

Apr 18, 2020

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens

Be a citizen scientist and an active conservationist through the Iowa Butterfly Survey Network (IBSN) with this training from our entomology staff.

CANCELED Kado/The Way of Flowers: A Passion for Collecting Roundtable

Apr 18, 2020

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join three passionate ikebana practitioners and ikebana basket collectors as they share their experiences of building collections of these intricate and unique baskets.

CANCELED: Iowa Butterfly Survey Network REFRESHER Training

Apr 18, 2020

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens

Already an active participant? Bring a sack lunch and join entomology staff at Reiman Gardens for this annual refresher to keep you up to speed with the latest information.

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020

CANCELED: Plein Air Painting in the Garden

Apr 19, 2020

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$

Reiman Gardens

Students of all skill levels will learn to paint the colors and textures of the Gardens in the French tradition of painting "en plein air," or outside!

Monday, 20 Apr 2020

Entomology Seminar

Apr 20, 2020

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

220 Science II

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

"Digging into soil ecosystem services to improve the health and sustainability of turfgrass," Kyle Wickings, Cornell University. Co-sponsored by EEB/EEOB.

TBA

Apr 20, 2020

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Phys 0005

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. Anton Burkov, University of Waterloo

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020

CANCELED: Gallery Chat with Dr. Tonglu Li

Apr 21, 2020

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

In conjunction with the exhibition "Creating Global Understanding," members of the World Languages and Culture faculty will lead informal discussions of the works of art they researched and interpreted.

Start Something series (via Zoom)

Apr 21, 2020

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

3231 Student Innovation Center

free

Ivy College of Business Conferences Student activities

"Email Marketing and Newsletters: It's All About Relationships." The Start Something short-course series is designed for entrepreneurs. Whether you are just exploring the idea of entrepreneurship (intro series) or want to learn more about marketing your small business, this series will help kick start your next venture. Registration requested.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 21, 2020

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

CANCELED: Floral Design: Potted Topiaries

Apr 21, 2020

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$

Reiman Gardens

Start with a carved piece of wet oasis foam and learn how to expertly build an orbicular floral topiary set atop a pot.

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020

CANCELED: Art Walk: Earth Day

Apr 22, 2020

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Examine public art from wildlife conservationists to contemporary environmentalists to see how perspectives on landscapes, climate and natural resources have changed.

Seminar series: Water Research Past, Present and Future

Apr 22, 2020

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

1306 Elings Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

"Lessons from the Chesapeake to the Mississippi," Jason Hubbart, director, Institute of Water Security and Science, West Virginia University. The series is presented by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center.

WEBINAR: Prairie strip project and soil health

Apr 22, 2020

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual

Free

Agronomy Department

by Cole Dutter

CANCELED: SUB Member Meeting

Apr 22, 2020

5:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Come hang out with Student Union Board and learn more about their upcoming events, and how you can get involved, at their bi-weekly general meetings! FREE and open to ALL ISU students!

CANCELED: Jazz Night

Apr 22, 2020

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$5 - tickets at the door

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Professor Michael Giles directs.

CANCELED: Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Apr 22, 2020

9:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

$1 at the door

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

This group is great for those who love the improv comedy humor of their fellow college students and can't get enough of location, occupation, means of death.

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020

CANCELED: Caterpillar Club

Apr 23, 2020

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.